Media Release

Big Island police are investigating an incident involving three male parties who cut an entrance gate and entered a property in Hawaiian Acres Subdivision, and subsequently left the area after being chased off by the owner. The suspects were in a silver colored older model pickup truck, unknown make, and as they left the area several guns shots were fired from the vehicle. The male parties as described as being three local males, approximately 5’6” to 5’8”, having no reported identifying marks or tattoos.

Anyone with information regarding these individuals, or the whereabouts of the vehicle involved is asked to contact Detective Grant Todd at 961-2385 or email gtodd@co.hawaii.hi.us. Callers can also notify police dispatch by calling 935-3311.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers doesn’t record calls or subscribe to caller ID. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.